How far is Casa Grande, AZ from Chino Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Casa Grande, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.27 mi
02h 57m
Flight
135.78 mi
218.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.78 mi
Kilometers
218.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.27 mi
Kilometers
251.49 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM MST
Return by in Casa Grande
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casa Grande
2026-04-17T22:50
Arrive Chino Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casa Grande
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Casa Grande
78.2 mi
01h 28m
To Chino Valley
78 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casa Grande and Chino Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande and Chino Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gila Bend Highway

    10 m · 8 sec · West Gila Bend Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pinal Avenue

    7.9 mi · 13 min · North Pinal Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 387

    2448 ft · 46 sec · State Route 387

  4. 4

    Continue on Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    1557 ft · 34 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fain Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

    2345 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casa Grande and Chino Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 26%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 15%
AZ 69 North
21.6 mi · 14%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 10%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

41.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 28m from Casa Grande
Leave By
12:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casa Grande and Sunny near Chino Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casa Grande to Chino Valley?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Casa Grande and 78 miles from Chino Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Casa Grande and Sunny near Chino Valley.

Stop Ideas Near New River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casa Grande and Chino Valley. Straight-line distance: 135.78 mi (218.51 km).

Casa Grande

#1 Casa Grande

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

Population61,183
Coordinates32.8795000, -111.7573500
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Chino Valley

#2 Chino Valley

Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population12,819
Coordinates34.7575200, -112.4537800
Altitude1435
CountryUnited States
Start: Casa Grande (-111.75735, 32.8795)
End: Chino Valley (-112.45378, 34.75752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $27.28
Round trip
$54.56
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.28 $54.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $5.57 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $6.37 $35.08 $70.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Casa Grande and Chino Valley. The current time is 22:50:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.